The most important things are the hardest to say, because words diminish them.

In thefield of observation, chance favors only theprepared minds.

A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the brick that others throw at him.

Even to observe neutrality you must have a strong government

It was impossible to get a conversation going, everybody was talking too much.

Marriagemeans expectations and expectations mean conflict.

If you truly want honesty, don't ask questions you don't really want the answer to.

To have a respect for ourselves guides our morals; to have a deference for others governs our manners.

Whenconflict becomes a win-lose contest in our minds, we immediately try to win.

In themiddle of every difficulty lies opportunity.

If Ishould ever be captured, I want no negotiation—andif I should request a negotiation from captivity they should consider that asign of duress.

Whenyou plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don't blame the lettuce. Youlook for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water,or less sun. You never blame the lettuce. Yet if we have problems with ourfriends or our family,